Hope Benedict recognized by IHC

IBR Staff//August 13, 2021//

Hope Benedict recognized by IHC

IBR Staff//August 13, 2021//

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Hope Benedict has been recognized with the Outstanding Achievement in the Humanities by IHC. Submitted photo

The Idaho Humanities Council (IHC) has honored Hope Benedict with the Outstanding Achievement in the Humanities for her lifelong advocacy of public humanities programming, her dedication to community engagement and her passion for Lemhi County’s history. Benedict has served as the president of the Lemhi County Historical Society for over two decades, according to a recent announcement, and her organizational leadership rejuvenated the Lemhi County Historical Society, where she oversaw the purchase of the Salmon Public Library’s former building to expand educational opportunities in 2020. Due to her efforts, community engagement through historical tours, exhibits and public programs in Salmon have increased dramatically, the announcement stated.